Ceramic sinks for the kitchen (42 photos): DIY video instructions for installation, types

Ceramic is one of the most used materials for kitchen sinks today. This is a natural, and therefore environmentally friendly material, which is the best suited for the manufacture of all kinds of dishes.

But is it that effective and durable?

Ceramic kitchen sink is quality and beauty

The whole truth about ceramics

To be honest, ceramics, so to speak in their pure form, is not the best option that can be used in the production technology of such a product as a ceramic sink for the kitchen.

• Firstly, it is a very fragile material that practically cannot withstand shock loads.
• Secondly, high temperatures create conditions in which ceramics simply crack and crumble.

Then what is it usually about when the question arises about ceramic sinks? For their manufacture is used porcelain stoneware for the kitchen. What it is? These are all the same ceramics, but made using a completely different technology.

That is, mixing the ingredients (clay and water) and firing is practically unchanged. But the very manufacture (molding) is carried out under the influence of high pressure. For this, a special press is used.

The original appearance of a ceramic sink

But that's not all. According to some technologies, various additives are added to the mixture of clay and water, which increase the strength characteristics of both the solution and the future product. After passing the stage of firing at a temperature of more than +1000 C, the semi-finished product will go through a number of stages that will make its structure even more durable. All of them pass under the influence of temperatures, during which the products are simply "hardened".

And only after that, protective compounds are applied to the surface of the sink. Usually these are enamels, but in some cases it can be a mixture of raw materials and enamel mixed into one homogeneous solution. What happens in the end? A very beautiful product with excellent physical, technical and operational characteristics.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

• High resistance to damage (it is almost impossible to scratch such a sink);
• Resistant to high temperatures;
• Silence. The falling water jet is not audible.

Double White Ceramic Kitchen Sink

Disadvantages:

• Large specific gravity. If you want to install this type of sink in the kitchen do it yourself, you will have to tinker a little (difficulties are encountered, especially when installing on a pedestal, here it will not be easy for one person to do this).
• The second drawback automatically follows from the first drawback - the complexity of the installation.
• Price. If we compare kitchen sinks made of ceramics with those of stainless steel, then their cost is five times higher.

Of course, the last drawback is the factor that determines the purchasing power of consumers, which affects sales, and, accordingly, demand. But, as they say, those who want to live beautifully will not look at the price. For such, other selection criteria are important, which is why ceramic kitchen sinks are quite popular today (the well-being of our people is still growing).

How to choose the right one

So, you have decided to purchase a ceramic sink, but you have some questions that need to be answered.

1. What to choose - inset or overhead sink? Everything here will depend on the shape of your headset. If the countertop for the sink is elongated, then the mortise version is the best solution.
   If under kitchen sink a modular cabinet is installed, it is better to install an overhead model (by the way, this is considered a budget option).
2. What to choose - front or corner option? It all depends on the size of the kitchen area. If it is not very large, then there is a need to use every centimeter effectively. Therefore, a corner sink will be more relevant here.
3. How to choose the right product dimensions, especially the depth? Again, it all depends on the size of the room and on the size of the kitchen unit itself. For example, wall cabinets that are installed above the sink will create problems with the position of the faucet (meaning its height).
   That is, it will be difficult to use such a mixer, so there is no point in installing a wide sink in this case.

Round ceramic kitchen sink - standard design

Attention!
As for the depth. It should be noted that this indicator must be selected by how many dishes are washed at one time.
If there is a lot of it, then there is a need for a deep plumbing fixture. The standard depth is 15-16 centimeters. This is usually more than enough.

1. How many bowls should there be in the sink? Again, we return to the size of the room and to the way of your life. In principle, as life shows, one cup is enough for a family of three or four. But the size of such a thicket must be large.
   It is possible to install a sink with two thickets, but with small dimensions. By the way, if you have a dishwasher in your kitchen, then the amount of dishes in the sink will drastically decrease, and this is an opportunity to install a small plumbing fixture.

Increased functionality models

Modern kitchen ceramic sinks are not only a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. This is an opportunity to increase their functionality. Currently, manufacturers are striving for their comfortable operation, for which they add all kinds of inserts to their designs.

Waste shredder

For example, a wing. This element is attached to the main structure of the sink. It is intended so that it could be put on it, for example, a dish drainer or a container with water or accessories. Very often housewives use it as a working area to prepare food (by the way, the wing can be installed both on one side of the sink, or on both sides).

The shredder (photo above) is part of the sink structure, which is located under it. Its purpose is to grind production waste. This is a special electrical appliance with good noise protection, which is an excellent addition to the sink. By the way, it can come from the manufacturer in a set, or it can be purchased as a separate part.

Let's add some information about accessories. In this regard, the variety of items can only be limited by the designer's imagination. Here and various purposes boards, shelves, cups and more. All this can be selected both in size and color relative to the sink.

Just beautiful

Conclusion on the topic

Summarizing all of the above, we can draw one conclusion. Ceramic sinks are not only a high indicator of hygiene, durability and safety, but also functionality and environmental friendliness. Yes, and this view is just beautiful. In the ocean of choice, it is difficult to find something suitable, so there is a video on the page, let this be an instruction for you.

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